The task of moving collections of books and other
materials can be overwhelming as library facilities
evolve to reflect changing demographics and use
patterns. Author and experienced mover Steven Carl
Fortriede has everything you need to get the job done
quickly and efficiently with step-by-step directions,
diagrams, spreadsheets, and photos. Readers will learn

How to plan a library move

Which method is best for a particular situation

How to recruit and train workers

What tools and supplies are needed

Everything you need for the move is included—even
specifications for boxes, moving carts, sorting trays,
and a worksheet to calculate shelving layouts and
growth rates. Moving Your Library is the complete
kit for any librarian facing the daunting prospect
of moving a library collection.

Steven Carl Fortriede retired as associate director of the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne, Indiana, after more than forty years in the library profession. Fortriede received a BS in education from Ball State University and an MLS from Western Michigan University in 1971. A year later he was assigned, rather abruptly, to move his first library. Since that time he has directed, or consulted for, more than twenty moves for libraries ranging from a few thousand to nearly four million items. He has also been responsible for many space planning and library design projects.

Writing from the perspective of a librarian who has
been through numerous building projects, Jeannette
Woodward walks you through the process of overseeing
the planning and construction of a building project.